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South Korea court gives Unification Church leader jail sentence for bribery

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SEOUL, Aug ‌31 (Reuters) - A South ​Korean court on Monday sentenced ⁠Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to a combined ​two years in prison over ‌political funding and bribery offences tied to alleged efforts ⁠to cultivate influence ⁠with former President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration.

The Seoul Central District Court found ‌that Han, 83, was involved ⁠in providing ‌money to politicians ​and luxury goods to former first lady Kim ‌Keon Hee through ​an intermediary, ⁠according to the ruling.

Han ‌denied wrongdoing, ⁠saying she had no interest in politics and that ​subordinates had ‌acted without her knowledge.

(Reporting by ⁠Jack Kim ​and Joyce LeeEditing by ​Ed Davies)

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